June 14, 2006

Ganesha prayers (slokas) for Hindu children

Some easy to learn and say Ganesha slokas (Hindu religious prayers) for mothers to teach their kids

Ganesha – Elephant God

Ganesha (Ganapati, Vinayakadu) is the Lord of Good Fortune. Most Hindus pray to Ganesha before a major task. He is also always invoked before most bhajans or at the beginning of prayer sessions

Shuklambara Dharam Vishnum Shashivarnam Chatur Bhujam

Prasanna Vadanam Dhyayet Sarva Vignopa Santaye

Lord Vigneshwara, who wears a white garment, who is all pervading, who has a bright complexion (like a full moon), who has four hands (representing all power), who has an ever-smiling face, upon that deity I meditate, for the removal of all obstacles.

Vakratunda Mahakaaya Koti-soorya samaprabha

Nirvighnam kuru me Deva Sarva-karyeshu Sarvadaa

O, Lord Ganesha of the curved trunk and massive body, the one whose splendor is equal to millions of Suns, please bless me to that I do not face any obstacles in my endeavors